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KeepHarrisonTilHes92
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 3:16 pm | |
| - PhantomJB93 wrote:
- 43Hitman wrote:
- Looks like Jesse James is the pick, I know a lot of guys on here really liked him. Admittedly I don't no much about him.
Exactly my thoughts on this. We don't need an immediate impact at TE. And remember O'Leary is still a late round grade. We need a future prospect. This guy not only has measurable but also intangibles. He plays fast and gets open off defenders fluidly and easily.
He's a bit raw but he's 6'7, 260 lbs, ran a slow 40 (4.83) but if you watch him he definitely plays faster than that.
O'Leary is definitely a more solid option out of the gate but if James can be coached up he can be an insane weapon, and could be a red zone threat from Day 1. | |
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pczach
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 3:18 pm | |
| James is a guy that should have stayed in school for another year. He would have had the chance to work on his game and become a more polished and powerful player. Bad for him, good for the Steelers.
He has a lot of talent. He needs to play with more aggression, and learn to use the physical mismatch he is with most players. It's as if he doesn't know he's 6'7" 260 lbs. He's got really soft hands and is capable of making very difficult catches. He flashes special hands at times with acrobatic plays.
The bottom line is that this could be a tremendous steal if he harnesses all his skills and plays with a chip on his shoulder. He needs to develop a mean streak and become more aggressive.
As a Penn State fan, I've seen every game this kid has ever played. How far he goes and how good he gets is entirely up to him. The key again is toughness and aggression. He has the tools to be very good.
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Fire Arians
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 3:19 pm | |
| baltimore double dipped on tight ends, are they trying to copy what NE was doing with hernandez and gronk?
don't they already have pitta? | |
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pczach
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 3:27 pm | |
| Michael Bennett, JaCorey Shepherd, Ifo, Drummond, Holliman........man, there is still a lot of great talent left on the board! | |
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Buddha Bus
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 3:33 pm | |
| - Fire Arians wrote:
- baltimore double dipped on tight ends, are they trying to copy what NE was doing with hernandez and gronk?
don't they already have pitta? There's a ton of question marks with Pitta after he blew up his hip/pelvis for the second straight year. His career could be in serious jeopardy. I think they are reserved to the reality that he may not make it back or at least be a shadow of his former self. _________________  -"I stand corrected... But I absolutely and wholeheartedly fart in the general direction of almost every other thing you have posted to this point."- | |
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Chaotic Zen
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:04 pm | |
| Now that they have taken 2 CBs, do they still take a flier on Ekpre-Olomu in the 6/7? Or just do with BPA? | |
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BlackAndGold
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:05 pm | |
| Hope the next 3 picks go Gerod Holliman, Greg Robinson(OT, SC) & Malcolm Brown(RB, Texas)
Quinton Spain an option also.
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KeepHarrisonTilHes92
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:15 pm | |
| - BlackAndGold wrote:
- Hope the next 3 picks go Gerod Holliman, Greg Robinson(OT, SC) & Malcolm Brown(RB, Texas)
Holliman is falling right into our laps. If we pick him up this is gonna be my favorite draft in the last 4 at least. | |
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PhantomJB93
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:17 pm | |
| Mark Kaboly has noted that every pick had a visit. Steelers went to Holliman's Pro-Day AND had dinner with him. | |
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steelstoned1972
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:18 pm | |
| Let's hope for Holliman. _________________  Steelstoned1972 Steelstoned @Steelcrazycraig1972 | |
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KeepHarrisonTilHes92
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:18 pm | |
| - PhantomJB93 wrote:
- Mark Kaboly has noted that every pick had a visit. Steelers went to Holliman's Pro-Day AND had dinner with him.
Besides the Maxx Williams trade up every team has been nicely staying out of our way | |
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KeepHarrisonTilHes92
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:20 pm | |
| Damn. You think they're confident with Mitchell and Shark? | |
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43Hitman
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:21 pm | |
| Ladarius Walton DT I dont know squat about him.
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KeepHarrisonTilHes92
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:22 pm | |
| - 43Hitman wrote:
- Ladarius Walton DT I dont know squat about him.
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ImmaculateGreenePolamalu
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:24 pm | |
| Don't know him either. Worked out last time we got a 6th rounder from Central Michigan. | |
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BlackAndGold
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:24 pm | |
| Makes sense. They need d-line depth. He'll be a DE. And could play as a DT in our sub package. Our #1 WR is from the same school.... Solid pick
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ImmaculateGreenePolamalu
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:25 pm | |
| - BlackAndGold wrote:
- Makes sense. They need d-line depth I think he fits as a DE and a DT in sub package.
Our #1 WR is from the same school....
Solid pick Bye bye Cam T then.
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43Hitman
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:25 pm | |
| - ImmaculateGreenePolamalu wrote:
- Don't know him either. Worked out last time we got a 6th rounder from Central Michigan.
True that. 6'4" 319 lbs
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:26 pm | |
| Hopefully this guy can supplant Cam Thomas on the D-line. We can then move Thomas to his natural safety position and kill 2 birds with one stone!  _________________ -"I stand corrected... But I absolutely and wholeheartedly fart in the general direction of almost every other thing you have posted to this point."- | |
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kan_t
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:26 pm | |
| Don't know about him. But position wise wouldn't complain about this pick. The Steelers need depth at NT. | |
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lipps83
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:27 pm | |
| I wonder if they wanted Derron Smith. He was the best safety left and went two picks ahead. This Walton guy came out of nowhere, but I like the pick. Gives depth. | |
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ImmaculateGreenePolamalu
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:28 pm | |
| I think the last two will be o-line and safety. | |
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kan_t
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:29 pm | |
| - lipps83 wrote:
- I wonder if they wanted Derron Smith. He was the best safety left and went two picks ahead. This Walton guy came out of nowhere, but I like the pick. Gives depth.
If they really want Smith, I guess they would trade up to grab him. Not difficult to move up three spots in the 6th round. | |
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tony hipchest
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:42 pm | |
| - KeepHarrisonTilHes92 wrote:
- Damn. You think they're confident with Mitchell and Shark?
not only that I think marcus golden and will allen are better than any safety remaining since the fourth- fifth round. | |
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tony hipchest
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| | Subject: Re: Official Draft Day Discussion Thread Sat May 02, 2015 4:43 pm | |
| - KeepHarrisonTilHes92 wrote:
- Damn. You think they're confident with Mitchell and Shark?
not only that I think marcus golden and will allen are better than any safety remaining since the fourth- fifth round. | |
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